Reach Truck Driver
Job Description & Overview
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Reach Truck Driver – Rotherham / Wath Area</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Starting Pay: £14.00 per hour</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Bonus: Up to £1,040 per annum</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Hours: 40 hours per week + overtime</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Shifts: Rotating Days & Afters – 6:00am–2:30pm / 2:00pm–10:30pm</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Rotherham / Wath area</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Recruitment Pro are currently recruiting an experienced Reach Truck Driver on behalf of a well-established client operating a busy warehouse and distribution facility in the Rotherham/Wath area.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering a starting rate of £14.00 per hour, enhanced overtime rates, an attendance and attitude bonus and ongoing opportunities for training and development.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Our client is looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking and keen to become a long-term member of the team.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Pay & Progression</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">You'll start on a rate of: £14.00 per hour</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">There are opportunities for further development and pay progression for colleagues who demonstrate excellent attendance, a positive attitude and the ability to learn and develop within the operation.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working Hours</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">You'll work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, across a rotating Days/Afters shift pattern:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Days: 6:00am–2:30pm</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Afters: 2:00pm–10:30pm</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Overtime opportunities are also available.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Overtime rates:</p>
<ul class="list-unstyled job-desc-list mb-3">
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Monday to Friday after 40 hours – 1.25x</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Weekends – 1.5x</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Role</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">As a Reach Truck Driver, you'll support the safe and efficient movement, picking and processing of stock throughout a busy warehouse operation.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Your responsibilities will include:</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Operating a Reach Truck safely and efficiently</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Picking and moving stock throughout the warehouse</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Replenishing stock locations</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Moving products between operational and dispatch areas</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Carrying out manual handling duties where required</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Completing relevant system transactions accurately</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Working to daily and hourly productivity targets/KPIs</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Reporting any issues or obstacles affecting productivity to your Supervisor or Shift Manager</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Following safe operating procedures</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Reporting Health & Safety concerns and near misses</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Supporting colleagues across the wider warehouse operation</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Maintaining a safe and organised working environment</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Essential</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Requirements</h5>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">To be considered for this position, you must have:</p>
<ul class="list-unstyled job-desc-list mb-3">
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Reach Truck licence – essential</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>At least 1 year's experience within a warehouse or labour-intensive environment</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Previous experience operating a Reach Truck</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Good Health & Safety awareness</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience working to targets or KPIs</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Good communication skills</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ability to work effectively as part of a team</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Excellent attendance and timekeeping</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A positive and proactive attitude</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A strong work ethic and determination to get the job done</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Recruitment Pro Ltd is operating as an Employment Business. Once you click to apply for this job your application will be immediately received by Recruitment Pro Ltd. If your application is successful,</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">you will be contacted within 5 working days. If you do not hear from us after 5 working days you have not been successful on this occasion and unless otherwise advised, Recruitment Pro will keep your details on file to contact you regarding any future suitable opportunities</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 08 Oct 2026
- Location: Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Category: Distribution
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